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This book examines how different countries across Southeast Asia and Latin America are responding to the emergence and expansion of the lucrative, yet controversial, palm oil industry, paying attention to how national policy and governance regimes are...

Continuing pressure on the funding of arts and culture in Europe is forcing cultural organizations to rethink their traditional ways of working. This book examines how an entrepreneurial arts organisation can leverage cultural philanthropy as alternative...

Applying the demand-led growth models framework, this book examines the recent macroeconomic performance of the key Mediterranean economies - Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece - including the responses to the economic and financial crisis (2008), the...

This book, now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, takes a pragmatic and hype-free approach to explaining artificial intelligence and how it can be utilised by businesses today. At the book's core is a framework which describes, in...

Leadership and Succession in Family Business examines leadership and succession in family business, showing how current and next generation members can develop the business side by side. It challenges the traditional, hierarchical model of leadership and...

This textbook introduces readers to an array of concepts and current practices of Human Resource Management (HRM). It provides an understanding of the current problems in the area that require pragmatic research and realistic solutions.Using a blend of...

Retirement planning has never been more complex. With yearly changes to the policies and professional advice, it can be overwhelming. That's where The Good Retirement Guide 2025 can help. Retirement can be the perfect opportunity for people to discover...

The industry-leading book in accounting methods and techniques, ideal for anyone taking a first course in financial accounting at university or college. "Essential for introductory accounting teaching for both specialist and non-specialist students. It...

This book addresses a longstanding issue that emerged fifty years ago and continues to persist– the lack of an accounting and reporting system for financial sustainability. Consequently, the primary aim of this book is to develop a novel accounting and...

Dieses Buch gibt eine ausführliche und verständliche Einführung in die Technik der deutschen Lebensversicherung. Nach einer allgemeinen Einleitung werden die Rechnungsgrundlagen Zins, Biometrie und Kosten, die Berechnung von Prämien, Leistungen und...

The project management profession has grown through the hard work of many volunteer groups and organizations. The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership explains how volunteering can help project management professionals grow their own capabilities...

Dies ist der erste Teil des Jahrgangsband Bankmagazin des Jahres 2022. Unabhängig, kritisch, kompetent! Für Führungskräfte der Finanzwirtschaft und solche, die es werden wollen. Das Bankmagazin ist die größte verbandsunabhängige Bankzeitschrift...

As machine software develops, it becomes more and more intelligent. More capable of doing things that we humans have been used to doing, have assumed that that is our job, our role, our responsibility. As this Ai Tech age advances, so the world is being...

The United States spends more than 17% of its GDP on health care, while other developed countries throughout the world average 8.7% of GDP on healthcare expenditures. By 2028, that percentage in the United States is projected to be 19.7% of GDP.Yet all...

The World Trade Organization is undergoing an existential crisis. Trade links the world not only through the flow of international commerce in goods, services, and ideas; but also through its economic, environmental, and social impacts. Trade links are...

Equip yourself with the practical skills to create effective L&D frameworks and deliver learning impact with this evidence-based practical guide.

The Human Constraint is a business novel with supplementary material for business leaders. It is inspired by dozens of implementations of the Decalogue methodology in Europe and North America since 1996. The Decalogue blends Deming’s philosophy with the...

The Visual Agile Coach Playbook combines the power of visuals with the agile growth mindset to provide effective ideas and solutions for improved communication, engagement and delivery of value in a fun and motivating package! A picture is worth a...

Imagine a life where your measurement of success is impact, not money. Health is wealth, and financial abundance flows as you live your purpose. With this new mindset, you begin to play the most magnificent game of life. You enjoy the glorious experience...

Skilfully analysing the challenges posed by management practices to the human condition, Jean-François Chanlat examines the sociological evolution of modern management. This book acts as a crucial pedagogical guide to the history and essence of...

This is an open access book offers candid, eye-opening insights of cautionary tales and successes of social investors in philanthropy, impact investing, and ESG as they advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A 10-year journey of research across...

This book is a machine-generated literature overview that explores the theoretical and empirical aspects of economics of natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, droughts, and earthquakes from a policy perspective. It provides a comprehensive...

'The most explosive, mind-blowing business book I've ever read' – Bradley Hope, New York Times bestselling author of Billion Dollar Whale'Jaw-dropping . . . well-told, well-structured and exquisitely reported' – Financial TimesDiscover the unauthorized,...

The dominant paradigm of the economy is based on homo economicus and its positivist, mechanistic, and utilitarian approach. This leads to a form of ‘technical liberalism’, advocating a market without society in which individuals are reduced to property...

Offering rare insights from the Moomin inner circle, this book unveils the Moomin business management journey, from Tove Jansson's creations to a global art-based brand and a growing ecosystem of companies. It unveils the keys to a sustainable business...

Should leadership minimise suffering? This book argues yes: offering leaders, especially those in disaster management, a way to improve their ability to lead, serve, and protect others during disasters and crises.Drawing upon his own experiences as a...

Your brand is shaped by your actions and decisions. In the digital world, every move influences your brand image. Elevate your online presence and delve into key marketing channels with this acclaimed guide. Tailored for marketers and brand strategists,...

Construction Audit is becoming more and more prevalant, and organizations are appreciating its importance. Learning the basics of construction auditing can provide valuable knowledge and skills for professionals and students in the construction industry,...

This book makes sense of the finance world from a non-finance perspective. It introduces, explains and demystifies essential ideas of business finance to those who do not have a financial background or training. The book delineates the financial workings...

Corruption often flourishes in times of uncertainty and crisis. When institutions and oversight are weak, and public trust low, corruption can thrive and undermine how societies respond to the crisis. Covid-19 brought this issue into sharp focus, and...

This book presents selected proceedings of the International Conference on Business Analytics in Practice (ICBAP2024), which was held on January 8–11, 2024, at the University of Sharjah, UAE. The book presents advanced modeling and examples to explore...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit dem bildungspolitischen Facettenreichtum beruflicher wie persönlicher Skills. Die Notwendigkeit, in einem sich wandelnden Arbeitsumfeld neu benötigte Kompetenzen zu definieren und zu vermitteln bzw. zu erlernen, wirft...

Tourism Policy and Planning: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow offers an introduction to the tourism policy process and how policies link to the strategic tourism planning function as well as influence planning at the local, national, and international...

Today, nonprofit arts organizations are rushing into an elitist whirlpool of irrelevance. They�re the only companies in the whole nonprofit sector where the beneficiary is also the donor. Donors donate so that donors may attend. In SCENE CHANGE, the...

A great player doesn’t necessarily make the best coach. So why should a hard-driving professional automatically be an effective manager? As an executive, you juggle challenges on a daily basis. What deserves your attention, and what doesn't? You want to...

Cyber Security Foundations introduces the core topics that all cyber security students and future professionals need to understand the cyber security landscape. It shows how the many facets of the discipline interrelate, allowing readers to gain a...

Pirates have long captured the imagination with images of cutlass-wielding swashbucklers, eye patches and buried treasure. But what was life really like on a pirate ship? Piracy was a risky, sometimes deadly occupation, and strict orders were essential...

Happiness at work matters. But what does happiness mean? How can managers measure it and have more of it? And what happens to organizations when they get happiness right? Ask anyone. Happiness and wellbeing are important for all organizations, because...

Your brand is shaped by your actions and decisions. In the digital world, every move influences your brand image. Elevate your online presence and delve into key marketing channels with this acclaimed guide. Tailored for marketers and brand strategists,...

This volume explains the behavior of the European Union (EU) towards Central Asia. In so doing, the responses of regional actors which impact the EU’s regional conduct, and the effects of competing external governance providers (particularly Russia and...